Cavolo nero with chilli, garlic and black olives( SERVES 4 )

Of all the things we grow here at Riverstone, the one plant we are most asked about in the garden is cavolo nero. Easy to grow and extremely hardy, cavolo nero seems to thrive almost year-round, which makes it a real mainstay in the garden, especially through the long, cold winter months when most other fresh greens struggle.

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